
VIRTUAL RUN TIPS
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Make a plan
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Use a familiar running route or a popular route near you
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Look up routes on www.mapmyrun.com
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Make sure bathrooms are along the route. If you choose Elm Creek, there are portable toilets at the chalet and another near the Hayden Lake Road / Elm Creek Crossing intersection
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Let others know when and where you are running for safety
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Make it fun and invite others to support you
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Find a few running friends to do join you on your virtual race day
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Run in a small group, but maintain distance
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Plan a post race party and reward
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Hydrate and fuel along the way
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Have family and friends set up a water stop and cheer zone for you
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Carry a water bottle & fuel with you. You may not find access to additional water on the course
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Track your run
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Use GPS to track your distance
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You can also use your phone and download the Run Keeper app here: www.runkeeper.com
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Share a pic
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Post on facebook or Instagram with the #MNRunSeries show off your finisher medal and Elm Creek Half shirt
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Run safe
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Don’t run if you have a high temperature or feel sick
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Wear reflective gear if on the roads or running in the evening
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Keep your distance from other people
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Record your finish time here.
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